dress
- adjective
- /drɛs/
:
de vestir
- The gala was a dress event, so all guests wore evening gowns and tuxedos.
He got on his black silk, his dress shoes and everything.
- He got on his black silk, his dress shoes and everything.
- But I was more impressed because you were doing it in like, dress pants and, like dress shoes.
- Nice shoes and perhaps black socks or different type of dress socks.
- Then I had my favorite pair of Allen Edmonds dress shoes.
Examples
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He wore his best dress shoes to the wedding.
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The military requires a dress uniform for official ceremonies.
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This is a dress code for the gala.
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Is the event dress or casual?
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The gala was a dress event, so all guests wore evening gowns and tuxedos.
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The military requires a dress uniform for official ceremonies.
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She chose a dress outfit for the important meeting at the office.
Synonyms
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3.6
Suitable for formal events like a wedding or party
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3.8
Clothing style more dressy than casual but not as dressy as for very special events
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3.5
A dress, suit, or gown people wear for special occasions
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7.2
Clothes you wear to church or other special events
Needing formal clothes for a ceremony or event
Antonyms
Idioms
Compounds
- Specialized
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4.1
A formal uniform worn by people in the military for ceremonies and official events
- Formal
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6.0
A very formal uniform that military or navy officers wear at official ceremonies
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3.6
Ordinary clothes worn by people who are not soldiers, police, or religious leaders
- Archaic
A heavy airtight suit that gave divers air while working underwater before modern diving gear
Formal men's clothes for daytime that include a tailcoat, waistcoat and striped trousers
- Informal
A dress with soft decorative details like ruffles or ribbons that shows a feminine style
A piece of clothing with thin straps behind the neck and a loose straight shape
A neat, classic style of clothing with blazers and ties like private school students wear
How Formal
Surface Forms
Etymology
Dress as an adjective comes from the Old French dresser 'to put in order' and the Latin direct 'straight'. So calling clothes or shoes 'dress' means they are for looking proper and ready for formal events.